Bus Stops ?

[ellspurs]

Yes they still haven't changed the flags in a lot of places.

This one still hasn't been changed as of Saturday.

[Coventrybususer95]

Theres still flags for the old coventry 360/C

[Rachvince53]

There's a WMT flag in Tower Street Wolverhampton which is now on the wrong side of the road (the top of the street is one way in the opposite direction). It dates back at least 10 years if not more.

[JPC]

Upon sampling the recently amended NXC 20 service I spotted a WMT flag on Marston Lane, Bedworth opposite the junction of Furnace Road displaying a rather large arrow pointing towards Furnace Road, it's purpose seemingly was to assist new drivers during that era when the 20/50 service operated the clockwise loop. Google Street View link

[Sandy Lane]

Question about 'Bus Stop' marked out area on roads in residential streets please. There are 2 flagged stops on William Bristow Rd Coventry that don't have these markings on the road and so cars park on the pavement right at these stops. To get the driver to see you you have to walk into the road between the cars to put your hand out and then step back as the bus arrives. Not come across this before.

Surely if the road was marked out the cars wouldn't park there and it would be alot safer.

Are there other stops like this?

[ellspurs]

You can look around the local area to William Bristow Road and see that there are other stopped without the road markings.

The X12 by Smith's Wood Academy on Windward Road didn't gain the markings on the road until the road got resurfaced back in 2021/2022, even though a stop has been there since the times the 73 used to go up there in the late 80s.

Might be something they only do when resurfacing/repainting a road, or they need to get things signed off in order to get it done.

[JPC]

Question about 'Bus Stop' marked out area on roads in residential streets please. There are 2 flagged stops on William Bristow Rd Coventry that don't have these markings on the road and so cars park on the pavement right at these stops. To get the driver to see you you have to walk into the road between the cars to put your hand out and then step back as the bus arrives. Not come across this before.

Surely if the road was marked out the cars wouldn't park there and it would be alot safer.

Are there other stops like this?

You can look around the local area to William Bristow Road and see that there are other stopped without the road markings.

Yes, there is certainly many more in Cheylesmore and Stivichall, all the current stops on The Chesils, Dillotford Avenue, Charminster Drive and Postbridge Road I think - roads which didn't have a bus service prior to deregulation, presumably nobody willing to foot the costs/legal processes etc. since.

[Sandy Lane]

Thks for the replies.
If someone gets injured I bet those markings will be painted on the road overnight!
Is this a TfWM problem or the local council?

[Ginger66]

Don't know what Diamond drivers on the 40 playing at today 5th May.   Went to my local stop and  I moved to edge of the path so the
driver of the 11.50 to Wednesbury and instead of stopping drove past the stop.

[2206]

Don't know what Diamond drivers on the 40 playing at today 5th May.  Went to my local stop and  I moved to edge of the path so the
driver of the 11.50 to Wednesbury and instead of stopping drove past the stop.

What do you mean by "moved to the edge of the path".
Surely the best way and most common way to signal that you want the bus is to put your arm out?

[2206]

Kenilworth Road, Stoneleigh Road which I think is the second from last stop on the route in the TFWM area. Has only the X17 on the flag not the CV 11 as it should do. The 11 is continuing to serve this stop.

[JPC]

Kenilworth Road, Stoneleigh Road which I think is the second from last stop on the route in the TFWM area. Has only the X17 on the flag not the CV 11 as it should do. The 11 is continuing to serve this stop.

Bustimes map data is showing two south-west bound stops at this location, X17 is tagged to the 'correct' stop, but 11 has been tagged to the other 'phantom' stop.

[Jack]

The Scott Arms stop on Newton Road ib still shows '5, 16A, 424' should say '5, 16'

[Wumpty]

Question about 'Bus Stop' marked out area on roads in residential streets please. There are 2 flagged stops on William Bristow Rd Coventry that don't have these markings on the road and so cars park on the pavement right at these stops. To get the driver to see you you have to walk into the road between the cars to put your hand out and then step back as the bus arrives. Not come across this before.

Surely if the road was marked out the cars wouldn't park there and it would be alot safer.

Are there other stops like this?

Ruler 243 of the Highway Code covers  this:

The Highway Code - Waiting and parking (238 to 252) - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Whether or not it is marked on the road:
DO NOT stop or park......

• at or near a bus or tram stop or taxi rank

This is an issue on Diamond 57 service around Nordley and Hickman areas of Wednesfield at designated stops where there is a marked permit bay for residents on the bus stop so buses cannot stop at the kerb if required, along Graiseley Lane, Victoria Road and other parts of the route.

[mesub]

I've been meaning to post this, but it looks like the more "specialised" stops are starting to be rebranded to the current branding, replacing the old network west midlands branding.